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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-05
r ICENsE NOTICE.

u
All persons doing business for which a license
is required, and who have not paid, are requested
to call at the Mayors Office from to IL to o'clock
each day flom now to December LIST, and settle.
dec5.td JNO. B. SMOOT, Mayor.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05
4 Chance fer the Girls.

There are no less than 10000 bach
elors in Montana, and every single
one of them is in need OF and anxious
to Get wife. These entertaining
Young fellows and would be benedicts
have no time to go courting them
selves, and so much of that sort of
thing is done by proxy. They are
entirely too busy amassirg fortunes,
either at sheep herding, cattle grow
ing, or mining, in which at least 50
per cent. of them are bound to be-
come millionaires sooner or later.
There is the Creates possible need in
Montana for young girls and maid
ems, old women and old maids. too,
for that matter, each and every cne
of whom would ill long felt want.
Domestics are N high demand. AS
servant girls they canscommand wages
here that would give them comforta-
bic completeness in short time with
very little offered in return. But the
trouble with the girls who come out
this way looking for job is that
none of them remain in service for
any length of time. They are soon
gobbled up by young fellows in
search of wives.-For Reogh Cores
pondence.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05
Southern B;yOu;lc.

In the January number Of the
Southern Biuouoc, Judge Hines, in his
history, The Northwestern Corsplr-
acy," tells of visit OF Judge Black to
Mr.. Thompson, in Canada, made at
the suggestion OF lIr. Stanton, who
expressed serious uneasiness at the
widespread dissatisfaction in the
North, and who anticipated the defeat
Of Nh. Lincoln in 1864 Mr.. Vallan-
digham, it seems, made his famous
Hamilton speech with the expectation
that it would cause his secoud arrest,
which was to be the signal for the up
rising. The arrest was not made and
then it was proposed to assemble at
Chicago, ct the time of the Democrat
ic National Convention, as the move
meDt of a considerable body of men
would not at that time attract much
attention. The nomination of Nc
Clcilan and the attitude OF the War
Democrats greatly dampened the ar
dor of the agitators. This article will
contain an important letter from Mr..
Thompson to Mason and Slidell. after
the conference with Judge Black,
which gives full review of the situa-
ticn at this time.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05
January 8, 1887.
Marriage-a Pretty Woman, Etc.

On the night Of the 22nd inst, 7
had tie exquisite pleasure of being
groomsman on attendance OF Mr. P.
4. Alsbrook, of Manning, and Miss
Brockington, of Williamsburg Coun-
ty.
The party containing the groom
and several walters, including myself,
set out on our journey from the resi-
dence of the groom's father, about 9
O'Clock on the morning OF the same,
after drive Of about forty-fre miles,
which was rendered much shorter by
the v;vacity OF the gay and merry
party, we reached our destination, the
handsome residence of the brides
father, about 7 o'clock in, the after
noon, which was about an hour be-
hind the appointed time; but the
marriage took place all the same, tie
Rev. Mr.. Russell officiating. The
wedding was grand and magnificent,
with a supper which was superb in
quality and quantity, to which ample
Justice was done. But after every
appetite was replenished there was
cakes, pies, and other iunumerable
daioties left untouched.
After supper all adjourned to the
parIor, and although dancing was pro-
hibited, games and other amusements
were indulged in, and all enjoyed
themselves very much. The Viii
liansburg folks are very kind and
hospitable. We extend to them our
heart;est thanks for the courtesy
shown US while among them.
One thing we will ever remember,
is the acquaintance of Miss Eva Mil
Ter, with whom I stood attendance;
one of Caarleston's fairest daughters,
whose fair face, atfabiIity, and facinat-
manners, are more than perfect In the
eyes of the most ideal romancer.
On the following morning our gay
party, with the exception Of the hap
py groom, set out on our homeward
Journey. The drive back was similar
to our trip downward-very pleasant
and delightful; though with feeling
of regret at leaving so many pretty
girls behind.
We reached Manning about 9
o'clock ?. NJ, where We spent the
night, and after refreshing nights
rest we returned home.
CURRENTE CALAMo.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05
Era9rents from Foreston.

DEAR T1NEs: A happy new year to
you and your readers. It brings to
as, Of Foreston, quite cold snap, a
few changes of base and of business,
anG good resolution.
The changes are as follows: Mr..
Cannon, who has been acting as
Woodsmsn for Mr.. Hudgins, opens a
school this morning. Mr. G. 7. Avant
takes Mr.. CannoHs place, and Air.
Hughes, who also was at mill work,
goes upon farm with Major Land.
The good resolution mentioned
above, is that we, with the new year,
will turn new leaf and learn to econ
omize--true, it Will be hard to cone
down from turkey, chicken, sausage,
ETC., to ordinary butt-meat and hom-
inv, yet We have accepted the situe-
tion and will try to endure it, for such
is life.
Mss Lou Ramsey, Of Nedeefeld,
and Miss Leland Hudson, of Sumter
visitors, returned to their homes this
morning. They were accompanied
as far as Sumter by Mrs. J. N. and
R. B., aud Nj. L. NJ. McRoy. Mrs
|. S. \. Nettles, of Manning, also return
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05
FREE TRADE.

The reduction of internal revenue
and the taking off of revenue stamps
from Proprietary Medicines, no doubt
has largely benefited the consumers
as well as relieving the burden of
home manufacturers. Especially is
this the case with GREEN'S -4ugust
Flo,re,' and Boschee's German Syrup,
as the reduction Of thirty-six cents
per dozen, has been added to increase
The size of the bottles containing these
remedies, thereby giving one-hfth
more medicine in the Is cent size.
The 4August Nouer for Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint, and the German
Syrup for Cough and Lung troubles,
have, perhaps, the largest sale Of any
medicines in the world. The advan-
tage of increased size Of the bot
ties viii he greatly appreciated by
the sick and afflicted, in every town
and village in civilized countries.
Sample bottles for ten cents remain
the same size.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05
OBITUARY.,
Richie

Richie Ramsey AIcCauley, the
younger OF the sons of Nj. James
McCauley and Mrs. Anna McCauley,
departed this life at the home OF his
parents, November 10th, 1886, at the
age of 25 years, II months, and II
days. He was engaged in planting at
the time his sickness commenced in
connection with Rev James McDow
ell on the plantation of the latter bear
Sumter. His father, upon hearing of
his sickness, went for him, and brought
him home. For time it was hoped
that lie would be fully restored to
good health, and this hope apparent
ly was well founded, when unexpect-
edly congestion Of the brain set in
terminating in death in short time.
Richie was esteemed for his indus
try, his thoughtful regard for others,
and especially for his mother, his re-
spectful bearing towards all, and his
straightforward conduct in business
matters. His companions and friends
entertained for him strong sentiments
of friendship; his parents, his sisters,
and his brother, loved him with
tenderness not fully realized until the
great void was made by his death.
Comforted by their knowledge of lis
ways in life and his expressions in
his last illness, his death is mourned
by them not IN sorrowing as those
who are without hope for their loved
dead, but as those who feel such a
loss that it cannot but be that the
hoa,t y,,,ct No cod x
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05
New Ideas in Executions.
ELECTRICITY PROPOSED AS a SCIENTIFIC
SUBSTITUTE FOR THE GLLows

BUFFALO, December 27.-Dr. A. P.
Southwick, q prominent practlcing
dentist of this city, is member OF the
commission appointed by Governor
Hill to find substitute for the gal
lows. He favors electricity as a
means Of disposing of convicted muir
derers. Il have advocated electrici-
ty from the first" said the doctor,
"as the simplest and most humane
method OF capital punishment Prus-
sic acid and other poisoDs, the gar
rotte and the guillotine have been
suggested, but no one of these meets
with popular favor. The guliotine
is a barbarous mode of execution.
Death does not ensue instantly, as it
should in such cases. In fact cou-
demned man and I can agree upon
certain eye and mouth signals before
his head is laid on the block, and l
can communicate intelligently with
the severed head for some time after
the execution by means OF such sig
naGs.
Then YOU would kill the condemn
ed man with spark, would you?"
Certainly. It is q mode of execu-
ton that would convey even a greater
degree OF awe than hanging, and the
most Objectionable feature that attend
a hanging would be removed. Such
mishars as occur occasionally at exc
cutions on the gallo0s would be im-
possible We're my method usec."
"What is the method you advocated"
sNIy plan originally WAS floor
plate" said Dr. Southwick, with an
upright rod attachment, through
which the electric current was to be
sent. the condemned was to be seated
in a chair and the end Of the rod
brought in contact with the back o.
the neck over the spinal column. But
on further consideration [ thought an
arm chair, with metal arms would be
more convenient. The condemned
would be seated ID the char, and, at
tbs proper moment, receive full cleo
trio charge through the metallic arms.
This would pass straight through his
body across the chest and death would
be instantaneous. Al dynamo o: for
ty-two horse power would be sufficient
to accomplish the work with neatness
and dispatch"
"And would you have a machine
Of that kind in every city,"
"Well, not exactly. But every State
prison ought to be provided with the
apparatus, ard the execution should
take place there And, furthermore,
the State should bear the expenses of
execution Instead of the counties IN
which the murderers were sentenced
to death
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whom it applies clearly failed to car
~ cut the provisions OF the law, which
requires personal property OF every
description to be returned for taxa
ton. There is no more reason why
cotton OF other crops should be omit
ted from tie returns, than that horses
cattle or other items OF property
should be, and the law does not ex-
emps the one any more than the 9TH
er.
That their may be no further un-
Gerstandinc Of this matter, auditors
are instructed that it is their duty,
ard they are required to list for taxa
ton all personal property owned and
controlled on the 1st day of January,
and this is to be done whether the
party owning or controlling the same
owes debt on it OF not.
'.!ts the right OF a party to reduce
the amount of his return by the
amount OF his debts does not seem to
be clearly understood, auditors are
further instructed that under the
head OF credits are included all de
gal debts, claims or demands" in ia
vor OF the party making the return,
whether such demand be payable IN
money. labor or other valuable thing.
From Such crpdjt, end from nothing
else, may be deducted the legal debts,
claims or demands St0nding against the
pc,tY. Ii there are no debts in his IA
vor the debts against him cannot be
considered, and II, no case is tpermls-
sible to deduct any debt, claim or ce-
mand from the value Of real estate CT
tqngtjle person0l property"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05
4 Strange Wedding Scene.

Nice Letter IN Pesthe7. LLOYD.
The Marquis Cantino recently fell
in love with Young English million
aire, Miss Ada Rutland, and arrange
ments were made for the marriage Of
the pair on the 10th inst. The day
came, the guests were al! gathered,
the clergyman was ready. All at once
the bride appeared. A thrill Of ex-
citement, mingled with admiration,
ran through the party. The white
dress worn by the lady was seen to
be decorated by earlands of white
doves too numerous to be counted.
The face of the Marquis darkened as
he asked ''Where did you get these?"
"Oh," was the quick response, Il hit
upon this splendid idea myself, and
gave instructions to the farmers Oh
my English estates months ago to
catch all the doves they could and
send them to me-" "And you sup
pose" coolly said the Marquis, chat
I can take you to my arms with:that
murderer's dress about you? Never!
I despise youp' Thus speaking the
horriied bridegroom darted from the
room and took the next train for Par
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05
d, accompanied by DR.. L. ". Net

ties.
Rev. w H. Workman, after about
a ten days absence, CDristmassing at
Camden, his former home, returned
to his work on Friday last, looking
much the better fol rest
Rev J. S. Porter, of the Methodist
church recently assigned to this cir
cult, arrived on Saturday last, and
gave us two very acceptable sermons
on yesterday We welcome him to
his new charge and wish him much
success in his work.
The Foreston Dramatic Club, will
give an entertainment on the night OF
the 18th instant, to which the public
are invited; fee of twenty-five cents
will be charged for admission, which
I understand, will be given to some
charity.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05
NO ! IC 8.
Couu.v Commissioners Office.
Manning, S. c., Dec. %, 1881

Manning, s. G., Dec. 22, 1856.
Sealed Bids will be received by the Coun-
ty Commissioners until - o'clock NJ, Mon
day. the 9th day of Jannary, 1887, for a
superintendent Of Poor House for on year.
The superintendent to be employed will
be required to furnish one horse and feed
for same, one vehicle. (wagon or cart) con-
vey paurers TO Poor House when required
to furnish wood from land of Poor Farm for
Inmates and Co. Comrs office, to cultivate
seven acres Of land for Poor House purpos-
es, and perform any other. and all duties
devolving upon him as such Superintend-
eDt.
The right to rejec. any and all bids is re-
served
By order Ed Co Com'rs, Clarendon Co.
J. 6. HJGGINS, Clerk BID c. G..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05
INSTRUCTIONS TO COUNTY 4CHi.
TORS.
Cotton to DO Taxed.

The following circular has been
sent By the Comptroller General to
the Auditors Of tie State
During the recent session OF the
General Assembly It YVES openly
charged that az the last period o: list
ing property for taxation orig three,
auditors IL the State required re-
turn Of fine cotton held by farmers
and others ol the 1st day Of January.
II this charge IS true those auditors to
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05
"EEow the Called Jade Does
Vince"
Nh. EDIToE

Mp. EDITOR
On Christmas dav I received a
whole LOT Of resolutions again from
Charleston Cotton Exchange which
remind me OF some Grand Jury re-
port-sEwe find books well kept" or a
miniature Declaration (-not) ofinde-
pendence-but OF resolution to
:.bull-doze" possible*-and an asser-
ton OF s'thou cans't not say I did it"
and a resolution "to take no furth-
er notice of this &c.-unless &c.
H,hai a perfect frce!'--this Exchange
Mcet;gaticn'
"Who struck Billy Patterson"
Who is noodle OF minnie" enough
to put them on trial for fraud when
they act as Judge and jury! land
have s'sworn public weighers" behind
whom any one of them could shrk
and screen himself! !!-under criminal
Indictment?
Who accused any of them of fraud?
The question we farmers want an
swered is echo gets oar missing pounds
samples dc. d.. &c?
When are they taken out? For
whom are they taken out?-surel,y
Dot,-can they be given as a "5onus
to induce shippers to buy?
Will that august, dignifed body,
which 1rhs itsalf ssour entire commu-
nifty" and whom by name I have not
previously addressed tell us what
goes with these samples-whether
sold loose or packed? aud if packed
or sold loose on Vendue Range or
anywhere else, how many pounds or
how many bales each factor orfrm has
sold from 1882 to 1856, (both inclus-
ivej and whGt disposition has been made
Of proceeds
We await the answer.
The Charleston Cotton Exchange
pleased some time ago to indulge il
insulting and vulgar personalities,
but swash-bucklering is no line OF
defense-for it does not stop, though
it may hide from public attention for
e time, the "leak, D nor will it deter
Farmer" from asking,
What Of the samples
We can say-aye swear in legal
form-that they are gone, and that
now We kno,c no relief is to be expect
ed (never was expected from Charles
ton Cotton Exchange.
Farmers Convention adjourned!
Legislature adjourned!
no hope this year from them /!
All this discussion and Investigation
$50 called) is too late!
It looks like 'put up job
I now appeal to the Farmers Clubs
in this District and throughout the
entire State to take hold of this mat
ter, and make themselves felt as the
backbone and sinew of the land, to
show the Charleston Cotton handlers
that we arlI not submit to wrong, and
that our complaints should not be
met with insults by those who have
chosen to put themselves in light of
accused.
Very respectfully,
S. WARREN NELSON.
Jordan P. O., Clarendon Co., S. c..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05

SLEEpLESS NIGHTS, made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shilohs Cure is the
remedy for you.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint: Shiloh's Titalizer is
guaranteed to cure you.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05
REDUCED COMMISSIONS.

the Secretary OF State discov-
cred through the assistance OF the
Assorney-General, that officers receiv-
Ing commissions from that Office, have
heretofore been charged $3.50 instead
Of 1921, the legal charge. The cor
respondence here given will explain
~.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so
quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05

For lame back, side or chest.:use Shi obs
Porous Plaster. Price % cents.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05

On Sundays train will leave Charleston,
s. c., S.45 A. NJ. arrive Columbia l.0l P.
VI. Returning leaves Columbia 5.27 P. ~,
arrives Charleston $40 P. NJ.
Solid Trains between Charleston and Col
umbia. S. C. Special Parlor Cars attached to
this train between Charleston and Colum.
ba. No extra charge for seat in these
cars to passengers holding First Class tick
cts
T. NJ. EMERSON,
Gen'l Pass. Agent.
J. T. DIVINE,
Gen1 Sup't.
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n q 7 ! ICE
County Commissioners Office,

County Commissioners Office,
Manning, S. c., Dec. 90, 1886.
Sealed bids will be received by the Coun-
ty Commissioners until u O'Clock NJ. Mon.
day, January oath, 1887, for Ph, sician TO
do the Poor House Practice for one year.
The Physician employed will be required
to furnish al necessary Medicines.
The right to reject any and all bids is re-
served
By order BID Co. Comrs, Clarendon Co.
J. G. HUGGINS, Clerk Bd e. C.
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Very respectfully,
s. WARREN NELSON.
Jordan P. O., Clarendon Co., S. C.
December 2S, 1886.

December 2S, 1885.
aIn the meantime we pronounce
such a charge, or even insinuat!on, as
absolutely false and if 1t is published
BY you, or any one else, we shall hold
YOU responsible to the utmost extent
of the law. 1t is an outrageous libel
and we will treat it as such.
Respectfully your obt. servants,
SMYTaE & ADGEE.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE,
Columbia, Dec. q, 1856.

Hon. J. II. Earle 4torney-General:
Dear Sir: ! su formed that since
1876 it hes been the custom of this
Office to charge the sum Of $3.50, for
all commissions issued to State and
County officers.
have examined the law on the
subject, and can frd no authority for
q greater charge than s32l. Am I
correct in my conclusion AS Ii is q
matter OF some interest to the people
of the State, however small, I would
ike to have your written opinion OF
the subject before proceeding further
Your early reply to this matter will
greatly oblige. Yours truly,
". Z. LETNEE,
Secretary of State.
To this the Secretary received the
following answer:
Hon ". z. Leitner, Secretary Of
State; Sir: I am directed BY the At
torney-General to say that be has ex-
amined the law III relation to fees to
be charged for commissions, and finds
the amount to be three ard 21-100
dollars. Very respectfully,
- " K. BAcuMAS,
Assistant Attorney-General.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05

have in stock a magnificent line
Of Cigars and Tobacco in which
I defy competition.
~ Liquors for Medicinal pur-
;poses q specaalty.
I also take pleasure in introducing
the kurnitZ kie's celebrated Wire
Grass Bitters; also the Carolina.
Ginger Tonic. These Bitters an9
TONES are noted for their med;einal
properties
My Pool and Billiard tables
ARE New AND F1RsT-cLAss.
Thanking the public for past pat
ronaee and soliciting a continuance
Of same, remain,
Respectfully,
S, WOLKOVISkIE, ACT.
JAMS
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1887-01-05

On the night of the 22nd inst, T
had the exquisite pleasure of being
groomsmau on attendance Of NIr. P.
\. Alsbrook, of Manning, and Miss
Brockington, of Williamsburg Coun-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-25
ALEXANDRIA. Va MONDAY EVENING APRIL 25 1887

fell in q confused, burning wreck at the foot
of the embankment. Nothing, not even
more dynamite, could have made it more
compete-except the presence OF the Car
in the train At Moscow, for some reason,
he had sent the baggage train ahead of his
own cars, and was following safely along
several miles behind when the explosion oc-
Cured But the two conspirators were
happily ignorant OF This for time, snd they
made their way from the scene together by
a succession o tcSDsits through back yards
10 thoroughfare, and lost themselves in
the city, convinced that they lad rid their
country Of its tyrant. Harimann escaped,
but most OF bis companions were taken or
remained to operate now plots. finally TO be
successful, and then die on the scaiold 10
pay for it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-25
a Printers Error.

Sweet are the uses of ddcersity, the prin-
ter's copy said, but he set it up. sweet are
the uses Of advertisirg. Sweet; ia.eed ~
those Wi..s-: -.l,csl, aIli' Suffering have
seen the advertisement OF some sovereign
remedy, which upon trial has brought them
from deaths door. The oest thing | ever
saw in my paper was tho advertisement Of
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is
again and again The testimony % these who
have been healed By it toflune disease, bron
chial affections, tumors ulcers, liver COM
plants and the ills TO which flesh is heir.